West Kilbride Parish Church

In this sermon we think about how verses 16 and 17 in Romans 1 act as theme verses for the whole letter. We think about how the gospel is shows God's power to bring salvation - and how we are made righteous in Christ by faith. First preached: 25th August 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

In this evening reflection, we focus on John 6: 22-29 and think about the work that Jesus requires of us. And it is nothing onerous! It is simply to believe in Him! However believing in Jesus, though free, is not easy and will cost us everything we have. And yet - it will be worth it! First preached: 4th August 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon, we see Paul continue his opening remarks in his letter to the Romans - and we see what his passion is - to visit the Romans and to share the Good News about Jesus! In a similar way, we think about our own priorities and desires - putting Jesus first and sharing the good news.   First preached: 4th August 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

This is the first sermon in a series on Paul's letter to the Romans. In these opening verses, we see how Paul introduces himself and how he sets out his stall about the gospel - that the Good News is all about Jesus. First preached: 28th July 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon we see how after the Lord has spoken to Samuel that Samuel may have been afraid to pass that message on. But we think about how Eli was wise in helping Samuel to speak - but not so wise in how he responded to the message Samuel brought. We also think about how we are called to speak - and to share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. First preached: 16th June 2024. Speaker:...

In this sermon, Robin Davis leads us through 1 Samuel 3: 1-14 and the call of God upon Samuel's life. First preached: 9th June 2024. Speaker: Robin Davis.

As part of the Keswick Ayrshire weekend, we were delighted to have Tommy MacNeil with us in West Kilbride and he encouraged us to 'Give God our best!' from Genesis 22 and the story of Abraham and Isaac. First preached: 2nd June 2024. Speaker: Tommy MacNeil.

In this passage in 1 Samuel, we see judgment being brought upon Eli because of his failure to discipline his sons and put the Lord first. We ask the question as to whether we are putting the Lord first - and how the Lord's judgement can be merciful. We also think about how even though it is 1 Samuel, there are already whispers of Jesus here! First preached: 26th May 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon on 1 Samuel 2: 12-26 we see the focus begin to shift onto the person of Samuel. Samuel is growing up in the Tabernacle and is faithfully serving the Lord. We see: The Dreadful - The awful sin of Eli's sons. The Delightful - God's grace and favour to Hannah. The Difficult - That the Lord has decided to bring judgement on Eli's sons before Eli even rebukes them because their hearts ar...

In this sermon, we see Hannah praising God for giving her a son and taking away her shame. However, from her own personal and lived experience, Hannah then moves to give thanks for the character of God and for the salvation which he will bring of which her own experience is a small token. First preached: 12th May 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon, we see Hannah's prayer is answered as she bears a son - Samuel. However, we also see how Hannah is faithful to her promise to give Samuel over to the Lord despite the temptation it must have been to keep him for herself. We also think about the importance of handing our children over to the Lord. First preached: 5th May 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon, Robin Davis leads us through Hannah's prayer of pain as she seeks the Lord in her despair. We are reminded that God hears us and cares for us in our pain - and we can trust in him. First preached: 28th April 2024. Speaker: Robin Davis.

In this sermon, we think about Hannah and her struggle to conceive - particularly when she is being taunted for being childless. We explore and look at examples in the Bible of women who have struggled like Hannah - and we see how God often looks out for those who are struggling and is gracious. It is a reminder to us that in our struggles, God truly does care. First preached: 21st April 2024. Spe...

In this sermon, we look at Jesus' teaching on the endtimes. There is much in this passage that is difficult and is debated and we consider some of those issues including the Great Tribulation and the Millennium. However, we see that Jesus' application is easy for us to understand - that he is going to return again, and when he does we need to ensure that we are ready. First preached: 17th March 20...

In this sermon, Robin Davis picks up a lent theme and shows how Jesus used the Scriptures in the face of temptation. In a similar way, we also need to spend time in God's word. First preached: 10th March 2024. Speaker: Robin Davis.

In this sermon, we begin looking at Jesus' teaching on the endtimes. We think about what happened when the temple was destroyed and about the birth pains before the end will come. First preached: 3rd March 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon, we look at the seven 'woes' or 'sorrows' found in Matthew 23 as Jesus condemns the hypocrisy of the religious leaders. We think about how we need to follow Jesus' kingdom ways to avoid hypocrisy - and how Jesus grieves over those who turn away from him. First preached: 25th February 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

In this passage in Matthew's Gospel (Ch.22v34-46) we see the Pharisees again trying to trap Jesus and Jesus again astounding them with his answer about the greatest commandment. Jesus then asks the Pharisees a question about the Messiah. In this sermon, we think about how the greatest commandment - to love God and our neighbour - is linked to who the Messiah is. First preached: 18th February 2024....

In this Evening Reflection, we think about the subject of death from 2 Corinthians 5: 1-10. But rather than this being morbid, we are reminded that death is not the end - that eternal life is a reality - and that should affect how we live here on earth now. First preached: 12th February 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon, we see the Pharisees and the Sadducees trying to trap Jesus into saying something that would lead to his arrest. The Pharisees lead with a question about taxes whilst the Sadducees question Jesus with a convoluted question about the resurrection. In answering these questions, Jesus shows wisdom that only God could show and that He is the truth. First preached: 11th February 2024. S...

In this sermon, we look at Jesus' parable of the great feast. In this parable, we see how many are invited, but it is important to be appropriately clothed. Only Jesus can clothe us with the righteousness we need. First preached: 4th February 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon on Matthew 21: 28-46, we think about two parables that Jesus tells against the religious authorities. We see that actions really do count more than words and that we need to respond to Jesus with repentance and faith. First preached: 28th January 2024. Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon in our series in Matthew, we think about the authority Jesus has in driving out the buyers and sellers from the Temple, healing and withering the Fig Tree. We think through how all these scenes are related - and how Jesus is showing that the Temple system is broken and that he himself is the true temple because he is the Son of God. First preached: 14th January 2024. Speaker: James...

In this sermon at the beginning of 2024, we reflect on Revelation 2: 1-7 and the church in Ephesus. This church did many things right, but their heart was in the wrong place and certainly not on fire for God. As individual Christians and as a church, we need to making sure that we are not 'forsaking our first love' - but that we know Jesus and love him. First preached: 7th January 2024. Speaker: J...

In this sermon on the second Sunday of Advent, Robin Davis focuses on the good news about Jesus Christ as proclaimed by John the Baptist and how we can prepare to receive that news through repentance and faith. First preached: 10th December 2023. Speaker: Robin Davis.